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TIPPING OFF: Bishop Hendricken guard James Caldarella. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Hoops season tipping off
The 2023-24 Rhode Island Interscholastic League is tipping off this week as teams begin their regular season schedules. Here is a look at where Warwick’s teams stand heading into the winter: … more
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THE BEACON BOWL STAYS: The Pilgrim football team after winning the Thanksgiving Beacon Bowl. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Pats thump Titans in Beacon Bowl
The Beacon Bowl trophy will remain at Pilgrim. After reclaiming the trophy with a win over rival Toll Gate in 2022, the Pats came back even stronger this time around to hang on to the prize for … more
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STATE CHAMPS: The Hendricken football team after winning the Super Bowl.
Hawks reclaim crown
The Bishop Hendricken football team reclaimed its crown on Sunday, rolling to a 35-7 win over North Kingstown in the Division I Super Bowl. Leading 14-7 heading into the fourth quarter, the … more
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alanna Pereira The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Toll Gate keeper Alanna Pereira. Despite a tough loss in the Division IV Championship to Westerly, Pereira’s performance stood out as she racked up 13 saves to keep the Titans hopes alive until late in the second half. Pereira wrapped up another strong season in net for Toll Gate, finishing with six shutouts. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Late push sends Bulldogs past Titans
There was a championship rematch last Saturday at Rhode Island College when the Westerly girls soccer team took on Toll Gate in the Division III finals. After falling to the Titans in last … more
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NO. 27: The Bishop Hendricken cross country team last weekend after winning the state title. (Photos by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)
Hawks fly to 27th title
The Bishop Hendricken cross country team would run past Cumberland by one point to claim its 27th state title on Saturday at Ponaganset. The Hawks finished with 63 points to beat the Clippers’ … more
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Pilgrim’s Asia Jean-Baptiste celebrates with goalie Valerie Landry. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Pats, Titans win shootouts
The Pilgrim field hockey team would edge Cranston in a shootout in the Division II Quarterfinals last week, setting up a semifinal matchup against the unbeaten, top-seeded Lincoln Lions. After a … more
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On the brink
The Johnston football team clinched the second seed in the upcoming Division III playoffs last week when it topped visiting Pilgrim 29-14. The Pats led 14-13 heading into the fourth quarter, but … more
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RUNNING TO THE WIN: Bishop Hendricken running backs Oscar Weah (8) and Ronjai Francis celebrate after the former rushed for a touchdown in the second quarter of last week’s state championship rematch against rival La Salle. Weah finished with three scores while the duo combined for over 200 yards on the ground. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Hawks rally to beat Rams
The Bishop Hendricken football team would get back into the win column against the rival La Salle Rams last week in the state’s most anticipated game of the regular season. After falling … more
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BATTLE OF THE BIRDS: Hendricken running back Josiah Dennis picks up yards. (Photos by Mike Zawistoski)
Falcone returns, leads Hawks to win over West
The Falcons had been flying high following their last-second touchdown against the Townies of East Providence. Momentum was back on their side despite losing in brutal fashion against St. Raphael … more
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DROPPING BACK: Pilgrim quarterback Chace Roberts looks to pass last week against Ponaganset. (Photo by Alex Sponseller)
Pilgrim drops 2nd straight
The Pilgrim football team dropped its second straight decision when Ponaganset held on to win 28-21 in last week’s Thursday night matchup. Ponaganset would mount a … more
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: DYLAN LYNCH, HENDRICKEN The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Bishop Hendricken’s Dylan Lynch. The junior backup quarterback was thrust into action last week while starter Jayden Falcone dealt with injury, and would shine as he led the Hawks to a heavyweight win over visiting North Kingstown. Lynch rushed for the game-winning touchdown deep in the fourth quarter. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Lynch leads Hawks to victory
The Bishop Hendricken football team won its first league game of the season in a 21-14 thriller over North Kingstown last week and did it in unlikely fashion. On Thursday, the Hawks decided to … more
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ROARING START: Toll Gate’s Anna Pickering (4) celebrates after a goal on Tuesday. (Photo by Alex Sponseller)
Champs start 4-0
The defending state champion Toll Gate girls soccer team picked up right where it left off last season by winning its first four games including two league matches. The Titans graduated 13 … more
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READY FOR KICKOFF: Pilgrim’s Isaac Iannone and Nicholas Pirraglia at practice. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
High expectations
The Pilgrim football team is preparing for kickoff and has set the bar high as it returns a senior-heavy lineup. The Pats failed to reach the playoffs last year but enter the 2023 fall with … more
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UNDER CENTER: Hendricken quarterback Jayden Falcone runs through drills at practice. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
‘Hungry’ Hawks eyeing title
The Bishop Hendricken football team enters the 2023 season in unusual territory after falling to rival La Salle in the state championship last November. It was the first in-state loss the Hawks … more
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APPLY THE TAG: Tree Post’s Kyle Rezendes tags out a runner at first base.
Tree Post goes 1-1 at regionals
The Warwick Tree Post junior Legion team had a solid showing at regionals this past weekend at McCarthy Field as it went 1-1 overall. Tree Post took on New York in the first round and was tied … more
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READY FOR REGIONALS: Warwick Tree Post starting pitcher Chase Prata deals last week. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Tree Post junior club set for upcoming regionals
The Warwick Tree Post junior team reached the Final Four of the playoffs last week at Ray Silva Field and will be competing this weekend at the same spot in the regional tournament, which will host … more
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK HALEY BOUDREAU:The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Warwick North pitcher Haley Boudreau. Boudreau has been a force for the team in the regional bracket. With a trip to the World Series on the line, Boudreau pitched a perfect game on Monday afternoon to help the team advance in the tournament while also knocking in multiple runs at the plate. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Rolling in regionals
The Warwick North Little League senior softball team is continuing its hot streak this summer as it won its first four games of the regional tournament in Massachusetts. The team is now just two wins … more
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THREE PEAT: The Warwick PAL 15-U Babe Ruth team after winning its third straight state title last week. (Submitted photo)
PAL headed back to regionals
For the third time in as many years, the Warwick Pal Babe Ruth baseball team captured the state championship to punch its ticket to the upcoming regional tournament in Massachusetts. The PAL … more
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